07-05-2025
‘Discontinue use immediately' warning for Irish customers as shaver sold online urgently recalled over safety fears
AN urgent safety warning has been issued to Irish customers who bought an electric shaver that was sold online.
Those in possession of the Gertzy Shaver have been urged to "discontinue use immediately" after the product was recalled.
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The shaver has not been subject to the correct safety measures
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The CCPC have warned people to stop using them
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The product was sold on the popular online
However, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a
The CCPC said: "The CCPC has safety concerns in relation to a Gertzy shaver sold by the seller GERTZY DIRECT on the TEMU platform.
"It has not been demonstrated to the CCPC that the shaver has been tested to the relevant safety standards."
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The model number of the concerning product is MG8018.
It is believed there were 18 of these shavers sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland.
Those 18 consumers are asked to "discontinue use immediately".
The impacted buyers can make contact with Temu Dedicated Customer Services department.
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And Irish online shoppers have been warned of another item from the Temu site that poses serious dangers.
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Temu and Wish are carrying out a recall of the Interactive Luminous Snail Toy and the Children's Light-Up Wristwatch.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the recalls for the Interactive Luminous Snail Toy after discovering the product came with chemical, burn and choking hazards.
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This poses a serious choking risk for young children.
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In addition, the toy may overheat and cause burns.
The model number is RS-9024 C. The Unique Product identifier is 601099525829049.
There are approximately 79 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Customers are urged to discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
Temu has contacted affected consumers regarding this recall on behalf of the seller, and reimbursements have been issued to those impacted.